Important Information for 2022 Tax Returns
The IRS will accept returns starting January 23, 2023. If you have child-related credits on your tax return, the IRS reminds you that those refunds will not be processed until after mid-February, 2023.
April 18, 2023 – deadline to file tax returns or to request an extension.
October 16, 2023 – extension deadline.
Refer to our Downloadable Documents page for document checklists for individuals and businesses, as well as a self-employment questionnaire.
Standard Deduction
Single Filers and Married Filing Separately – $13,850
Joint Filers – $27,700
Head of Household – $20,800
(Unsure of your filing status? Ask your tax professional or see the IRS website.)
2023 Standard Mileage Rates
65.5 cents – Business
22 cents – Medical
14 cents – Charity
These rates apply to electric and hybrid-electric automobiles, as well as gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles. See IRS Website for details.
Important Information for 2021 Tax Returns
The IRS will accept returns starting January 24, 2022. If you have child-related credits on your tax return, the IRS reminds you that those refunds will not be processed until after February 15, 2022.
Click here to download a tax document checklist for individuals and businesses.
Economic Impact Payment—the third Economic Impact Payment was up to $1400 per person on your tax return. It was mailed out between March 2021 through the end of the year. You should expect a letter 6475 from the IRS reminding you of how much they paid.
Advance Child Tax Credit Payments—Beginning in July 2021 taxpayers with dependents who qualified received advanced payments of their Child Tax Credit. The IRS is mailing letter 6419 to those who received payments. You must have accurate information about these payments when you file your return. If your amount does not match the IRS records, your refund will be delayed for extra processing.
What if I didn’t get the EIP or ACTC? Those credits will reconcile on your 2021 tax return and if you qualify, you will receive those as payments when you file.
What if I got the ACTC and I don’t qualify for 2021? These rules can be complicated. The short answer is that you should expect to pay that amount back when you file. There are special rules for lower income taxpayers. Consult your tax preparer.
Standard Deduction:
$12550 Single, Married Filing Separate
$18800 Head of Household
$25100 Married Filing Joint
(Unsure of your filing status? Ask your tax professional or see the IRS website.)
Standard Mileage:
56c Business (58.5c for 2022)
16c Medical (18c for 2022)
14c Charity (14c for 2022)
Where is my refund?
Check your refund status at the IRS.
Check your refund status at the GA Department of Revenue.
Check your refund status at the SC Department of Revenue.
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Important Dates 2022
January 18: Estimated Tax payment #4 for 2021
January 31: W2’s and 1099NEC’s due to workers
March 15: Corporate/partnership tax returns or ext.
April 18: Tax returns for individuals due or extension
April 18: balance for 2021 (even if you have extension)
April 18: Estimated Tax payment #1 for 2022
April 18: Contributions for 21 to Trad IRA, HSA, SEP
June 15: Estimated Tax payment #2 for 2022
September 15: Estimated Tax payment #3 for 2022
September 15: Corporate/partnership extensions expire
October 17: 1040 extensions expire
October 17: SEP contributions for 21 if extended
December 31: RMD’s for those 73+
December 31: Contributions to charity for 22 taxes